faillir
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faillir
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
a. to fail
Tristan était sur le point de faire sa déclaration d'amour, mais le courage lui a failli.Tristan was about to declare his love, but courage failed him.
a. to fail in
L’ambassadeur ne voulait pas faillir à son devoir.The ambassador didn't want to fail in his duty.
A semi-auxiliary verb is used before another verb to express tense, mood, aspect, etc. (e.g., Je vais manger.).
a. almost (adverb; used with a verb)
Le bus a failli partir sans Ann et Mary Pat. Heureusement que Dan a demandé au chauffeur de bus de les attendre !The bus almost left without Ann and Mary Pat. It's a good thing Dan asked the bus driver to wait for them!
b. nearly (adverb; used with a verb)
Mon fils a failli tomber en sortant de la douche.My son nearly fell while stepping out of the shower.
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